“DIG DUG(R) DIGGING STRIKE” TUNNELS TO GOLD

All-New Underground Adventure Arrives on the Nintendo DS(TM) this Fall

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (October 5, 2005) – Global video games publisher, Namco

Hometek Inc. announced today that “Dig Dug(R) Digging Strike” has gone gold

and is scheduled to launch this October exclusively for the Nintendo DS(TM).

“Dig Dug Digging Strike” marks the return of classic arcade hero Dig Dug in

an all-new adventure to foil a collection of troublesome foes – both above

the surface and below ground. “Dig Dug Digging Strike” offers players

original environments, gameplay mechanics and wireless multiplayer support.

The tireless underground hero Dig Dug returns in “Dig Dug Digging Strike” as

a group of nasty monsters have infested his home island. Using the top

screen of the Nintendo DS, players will navigate a series of islands above

ground, avoiding enemies while seeking out tunnels to head below the

surface. Once underground, the action heads to the lower screen, where Dig

Dug must activate a series of fault lines to break apart the islands and

send his enemies to the bottom of the sea.

“’Dig Dug Digging Strike’ combines the best elements from both ‘Dig Dug’ and

‘Dig Dug II’ as well as a host of all new features for the most in-depth Dig

Dug adventure yet,” said Yoshi Niki, business unit director at Namco Hometek

Inc. “The classic arcade action is enhanced by new features, mini-games and

multiplayer support, and the dual screens of the Nintendo DS are the optimal

setting to depict the game’s two-fold action.”

As he progresses through the game’s more than 80 areas, Dig Dug will

discover a selection of new powerful weapons and useful items that will make

short work of his foes and even unlock additional game content such as new

areas and abilities. Dig Dug will also partake in mini-game parodies of

classic Namco games such as Hori-X and Horivalou that will help him sink the

islands and defeat his enemies once and for all. Players can even enjoy all

the game’s digging action with a friend in wireless multiplayer adventures.

For more information about “Dig Dug Digging Strike,” please visit

www.namco.com.